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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 50 through.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On May 16, 1864, Grant sent a letter to Halleck, outlining the poor roads that had become impassable due to what?
(a) Large potholes.
(b) Heavy rains.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A herd of sheep.

2. Who was Nicholas P. Trist?
(a) A Christian missionary who translated during the peace treaty.
(b) A U.S. civilian who risked his life to get important information to Grant.
(c) A U.S. soldier who was a POW in Mexico.
(d) A U.S. representative charged with negotiating a peace treaty.

3. As Grant made the journey, he encountered a Union loyalist, Mr. ___________, who said there were Confederates in the area and that a neighbor, a Southern sympathizer, was certain to report Grant's presence.
(a) De Vane.
(b) De Long.
(c) De Rosa.
(d) De Loche.

4. What does Grant say about a fight at Molino del Rey?
(a) That battle was useless.
(b) That battle could have been avoided completely.
(c) That battle could not have been avoided.
(d) That battle was worth the many losses.

5. Grant joined Sherman on his march into what town?
(a) Vicksburg.
(b) Frankfort.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Atlanta.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 21, Grant described the assault and capture of ____________.

2. Grant described the men posted at the edge of the river at Chattanooga and said they were accustomed to seeing what?

3. In Chapter 55, the troops under Sheridan's command advanced on __________ Harbor but the Confederates, knowing that the position was one of tactical importance to the Union Army, were determined to hold it.

4. Grant said there was __________ about the campaign to rouse criticism from him.

5. What did Grant say that Indians would do because they did not trust store owners to add up multiple purchases?

(see the answer key)

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